inspired
adjective
in·spired
in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance
Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
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Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Not to take anything away from an inspired Pachuca victory, of course.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Woman Spends $1,500 to Bring Stray Cat Home from 8,000 Miles Away
By Lydia Patrick
Life & Trends Reporter
0
A woman rescued a kitten who was playing outside her apartment and her inspired name suggestion for the feline has left the internet in stitches.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
His legacy continues through us family members who carry on the essence of his inspired creative life.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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